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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,700 and 22,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,700 and 22,696 is: 32,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700 : 22,696 = 22,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700/22,696 = 22,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700x = 22,696 × 22,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700x = 515,108,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,108,416/15,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,809.45

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